Light Snow and Strong Winds to Start the Day
Kenora weather: Snow today with -16°C temps, wind chills of -31°C, and 2-4 cm expected. Gusty winds continue into Saturday. Frostbite risk—bundle up!
Kenora residents are waking up to a snowy and windy morning. As of 8:00 AM CST, light snow is falling, with the temperature at -16°C. Thanks to a brisk south wind blowing at 22 km/h, gusting up to 35 km/h, it feels much colder, with a wind chill of -26°C. Humidity is at 86%, and visibility is a solid 32 km, despite the snow. The barometric pressure is at 101.0 kPa and falling, signaling unsettled weather ahead.
Friday: Snowy and Cold with a Frostbite Risk
Today, periods of snow will settle into the region, delivering 2 to 4 cm of accumulation. The wind from the south will remain steady at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h, before calming later this afternoon. The temperature will climb slightly to a high of -11°C, but with wind chills lingering at -31°C this morning and improving to -17°C in the afternoon, frostbite is a real concern. Make sure to cover any exposed skin if you’re heading out!
Friday Night: More Flurries and Strong Winds
Tonight, the sky will remain cloudy, with a 60% chance of flurries lingering through the night. Winds will shift to the northwest, strengthening to 30 km/h and gusting up to 50 km/h before morning. Temperatures will remain steady at -11°C, but the wind chill will drop to -15°C in the evening and plummet further to -21°C overnight. It’s a night to stay warm indoors while the snow swirls outside.
Saturday: Gusty Winds and Cooling Temperatures
Saturday will stay cloudy, with a 60% chance of morning flurries. The northwest winds will continue at 30 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h, creating blustery conditions. The high will reach -11°C, but temperatures will fall throughout the day, reaching -14°C by the afternoon. The wind chill will make it feel like -24°C, so dress for winter’s bite if you’re heading out.
Saturday night will see cloudy skies and a 30% chance of flurries. The low will drop to -18°C, making for a chilly night ahead.
Sunday: Cloudy with Flurries
Sunday’s weather won’t bring much of a reprieve, with cloudy skies and a 40% chance of flurries continuing. The high will rise slightly to -6°C, but don’t pack away the winter gear just yet—snow and cold remain the theme into the evening, with a low of -9°C and a 30% chance of lingering flurries.
Historical Weather Fact for January 24
Kenora’s weather on this date has seen dramatic extremes. The warmest temperature recorded for January 24 was 4.4°C in 1942, while the coldest was a bone-chilling -41.7°C in 1966. Today’s weather falls safely in the middle but is still cold enough to remind you it’s winter in northern Ontario!
Wardrobe Recommendations
Today’s wind chills make frostbite a serious concern, so go heavy on the layers. Start with a thermal base, add a fleece or wool layer, and top it with a windproof parka. Insulated gloves, a scarf, and a toque are essential to cover all exposed skin. Snow boots with good traction are a must to navigate the fresh snow. If you’re venturing out tonight or tomorrow, goggles might not be a bad idea to protect your eyes from wind-driven snow.
Did You Know?
Kenora, located in the heart of Lake of the Woods, experiences weather heavily influenced by the lake itself. The lake acts as a heat sink in the summer and a cold generator in the winter, contributing to frequent snowfalls and significant temperature swings. This dynamic weather keeps things interesting—and often chilly—for locals!
